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On the recordMay 12, 2009
I'm very concerned that if the United States doesn't have the proper tools and doesn't have a presence, we are going to be behind a lot of people very quickly.
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Patty Murray
Democratic · Washington

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Murray warns about the U.S. falling behind in icebreaker capabilities amid global competition.

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